Blandish

/ˈblændɪʃ/ verb

To coax or persuade someone with flattery or kind words, often in a dishonest way to get what you want.

From Old French blandiss-, stem of blandir, meaning 'to caress or flatter.' The root comes from Latin blandus meaning 'smooth' or 'flattering.' The meaning evolved from physical smoothness to smooth, flattering speech.

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